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Central air costs about $3,000 to $7,000 on average. Save by hiring the right contractor, scheduling installation in the off-season and using rebates or tax credits. Summer heats up fast when all you have is a fan to cool you down. Central air conditioning could solve all your sweaty problems, but the price may knock […]

To build or not to build — that’s a question on many business owners’ minds. That’s because they’ve heard about how some building material prices have risen in the past year, making them think twice about that new facility or expansion project.  Prices for lumber, steel, and some other building materials have sent residential building […]

There are so many different details to consider when designing or renovating your home—and that includes plenty of different flooring options. Choosing the right floors is an important part of bringing together the entire look of your space, and they should provide you with the right functionality as well. It’s not enough for flooring options to just […]

Along with so many others across the U.S., the pandemic shook my family up to the point that we realized we needed to make a big change. In our case, the change was moving — which meant saying goodbye to the home I thought I’d raise my family in. The emotional upheaval was intense, but eventually, […]

Before you begin, think about spaces that have made you feel calmed and how they were arranged. Shalae Price, a professional organizer, gives hotel rooms as an example, “Most hotel rooms are designed to feel much bigger than they actually are. The furniture placement is well thought-out and the decor (in most cases) would be considered […]

There’s no doubt that buying a home is a major life decision, but is it right for you? Of course, there’s no single correct answer, as there are pros and cons to both renting and buying. A major factor in anyone’s decision-making process, though, is one’s personal finances. In most cases, renting seems to be the more affordable […]

The Federal Reserve is one of many influences on mortgage rates, along with inflation, economic growth and other elements. The Federal Reserve doesn’t set mortgage rates, but it does affect mortgage rates indirectly. Mortgage rates are determined by many elements, including the inflation rate, the pace of job creation, and whether the economy is growing […]

After another turbulent year where we have spent more time at home, many of us have found solace in the world of interior design. Whether you’ve worked on a new DIY project, re-arranged your space to make room for a home office or have spent hours taking design inspiration from social media, interior design has […]

Higher prices are almost everywhere. Americans are paying more these days for products like food and gasoline, thanks to rising inflation. Of course, this rising inflation will also impact the cost of buying a new home. “With inflation rising so aggressively and the fact that people’s salaries and weekly income are not rising at the same […]

It’s human nature for folks to want to sneak a peek at their neighbor’s open house—even if they’re not truly home seekers looking to buy. Trust us, stopping by to grab a cookie and gawk is something we’ve all done (or at least thought about doing). Casual lookers can wander in without so much as leaving their name, […]